Fast Facts Germany!
What is the weather like in Germany?
June-September are the best months to visit Germany when days
are warm and nights are cool. It does rain during the summer,
so take a jacket and an umbrella. If you like wildflowers, the
months of April and May are gorgeous, but cool. Late fall and
early winter can also be more moderate with southern winds keeping
temps warmer in Bavaria. Click here
for the current forecast in Germany.
What is needed for entry into Germany?
U.S. and Canadian citizens need only a valid passport to enter
Germany.
Are there any health precautions I should take?
There are no health precautions or requirements to enter Germany.
CDC Website link: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/westeurp.htm
WHO website link: http://www.who.int/ith/countrylist05.html#72
What is the currency?
The currency in Germany is the euro. One American dollar is
worth approximately .81 euro. Click here
for updated exchange rates on the euro.
Tipping: Round up bills in restaurants
and taxis, and give the tip directly to the waiter or driver.
What items should I shop for in Germany?
In southern Germany, shop for cuckoo clocks, thermometers,
Hummel figurines, wood carvings, cameras, china, porcelain,
antiques, stainless steelware, toys and dolls, wines, cheese
and local handcrafts. In eastern Germany, shop for Lauscha
glass, wood carvings, Leipzig tiles, porcelain, Russian
and eastern European phonograph records, pottery, and wooden
nutcrackers.
What are the voltage requirements in Germany?
Voltage: 230 V; C & F. You will
need a voltage converter, and plug adapter in order to use U.S.
appliances. We recommend getting a universal adapter and converter
kit. Click here for
more information about electrical standards around the world.
